Great first breakfasts for a 6–7 month old with no teeth are soft, smooth or mashed foods your baby can manage with their gums: iron-fortified baby cereal, mashed banana or avocado, stewed and pureed fruit, well-cooked soft vegetables, and smooth yoghurt. Babies don't need teeth to eat breakfast, so you can offer a lovely variety of textures from the very start of solids.

If your little one has recently started solids and you're wondering what to actually put in the bowl each morning, this guide has simple, nutritious breakfast ideas plus a few make-ahead tips to save your sanity.

Can a 6-7 month old eat breakfast?

Yes. Around six months of age, most babies are ready to start solids alongside their usual breast milk or formula, which remains their main source of nutrition for the first year. Australia's guidelines on starting solids suggest looking for signs of readiness: good head control, sitting with support, showing interest in food, and reaching or opening up for the spoon.

Breakfast is a lovely meal to begin with because you're both fresh and unhurried. Start with once-a-day solids and build up to breakfast, lunch and dinner over the coming weeks.

Do babies need teeth to eat breakfast?

Not at all. Babies chew remarkably well with their firm gums, and most won't get their first tooth until somewhere between six and ten months. The key is offering the right textures: start with smooth purees and soft mash, then progress to lumpier textures and soft finger foods your baby can gum and squash easily.

The best first breakfast foods for babies

Iron-rich options

A baby's iron stores start to run low from around six months, so the NHMRC recommends making iron-rich foods a priority from the first meals. For breakfast, that means iron-fortified baby cereal mixed with breast milk or formula, or small amounts of pureed meat added to a savoury morning bowl. Our guide to iron-rich first foods for babies explains why this matters and how to include it.

Soft fruit

Mashed banana, mashed ripe avocado, stewed apple or pear, and mashed cooked peach are all gentle, naturally sweet first breakfasts. Stew firmer fruits until soft and puree or mash to a texture your baby can handle.

Soft finger foods

Once your baby is comfortable, soft finger foods make a great gum-friendly breakfast: a strip of soft toast fingers, a wedge of ripe banana, or soft cooked pear. If you'd like more inspiration, our list of finger foods for a 6 month old with no teeth is full of safe, simple ideas.

10 easy breakfast ideas for a 6-7 month old with no teeth

• Iron-fortified baby porridge mixed with breast milk or formula
• Mashed banana with a little full-fat plain yoghurt
• Smooth avocado mashed on soft toast fingers
• Stewed apple and pear puree
• Oat porridge cooked soft and blended smooth
• Mashed cooked sweet potato with a swirl of yoghurt
• Smooth scrambled or well-cooked mashed egg (see allergens below)
• Weet-Bix softened with milk to a smooth, spoonable mush
• Pureed mango or peach stirred through baby cereal
• Soft wholemeal toast fingers with a thin smear of smooth nut butter

Offer one or two teaspoons to begin with and let your baby set the pace. Some mornings they'll be keen, other mornings barely interested, and both are completely normal while milk is still doing the heavy lifting.

Making breakfast quick and easy

Mornings are busy, so a little prep goes a long way. Steaming and blending a batch of fruit or veg at the start of the week means breakfast is ready in seconds. A baby food maker steams and purees in one machine, so you can whip up smooth, iron-rich breakfasts without juggling pots and a separate blender.

Spoon portions into reusable food pouches or freezer trays and you'll always have a healthy breakfast on hand, whether you're at home or heading out for the morning.

Introducing allergens at breakfast

Breakfast is a natural time to introduce common allergy-causing foods, which ASCIA recommends offering in the first year, around six months, and continuing regularly once tolerated. Well-cooked egg and a thin smear of smooth peanut butter are easy to work into a morning meal, and plain yoghurt covers dairy. Introduce one new allergen at a time on a day when you can watch your baby, and always offer smooth or thinly spread forms rather than whole nuts or lumps.

Frequently asked questions

Can a 6 month old eat breakfast with no teeth?

Yes. Babies chew with their gums, so a 6 month old can happily eat smooth purees, soft mash and gum-friendly finger foods for breakfast long before any teeth appear.

What is a good first breakfast for a baby?

Iron-fortified baby cereal mixed with breast milk or formula is an ideal first breakfast because it's smooth, easy to eat and supports your baby's iron needs. Mashed banana or avocado are great naturally sweet options too.

Can babies have Weet-Bix or porridge at 6 months?

Yes. Weet-Bix or oat porridge softened with milk to a smooth, spoonable texture makes a good breakfast from around six months. Choose plain, low-salt, iron-fortified options where possible.

Is yoghurt okay for breakfast at 6 months?

Plain, full-fat yoghurt is a suitable breakfast food from around six months. Full-fat dairy supports growth, and yoghurt is a smooth, easy texture. Avoid added sugar and flavoured varieties.

Can I give egg at breakfast to a 6 month old?

Yes. Well-cooked egg is a nutritious breakfast and introducing it in the first year can help reduce the risk of egg allergy. Offer it smooth or mashed, one new allergen at a time, and watch your baby for any reaction.

How much breakfast should a 6-7 month old eat?

Start with just one or two teaspoons and build up gradually as your baby shows interest. Milk is still their main source of nutrition at this age, so solids are about learning and tasting, not filling up.

This article offers general information only and isn't a substitute for advice from your GP, child health nurse, the Raising Children Network or ASCIA. Always introduce new foods one at a time and seek advice if you have concerns about allergies.